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Canines with a Cause volunteers are a very important asset of
the organization.
Our Volunteers have special access to an Online Newsgroup where
latest information, especial events, new ideas, suggestions, knowledge
and expertise is shared. This helps create a sense of "team"
working towards the same goal.
To join our enthusiastic Volunteers Team, please contact us at
613 882-5923 or by email at canines.cwac@gmail.com.
Click
here to download the Volunteer Forms. Once they have been
filled, please send them together with your resume to:
CANINES WITH A CAUSE
25 Trevor Cres.
Ottawa ON K2H 6H7
Your help is needed in many areas...Check
our open Volunteer Positions:
| Volunteer
Position: |
Lawyer/Legal expertise |
| Hours: |
1h. to 3 h. per month |
| Requirements: |
Must be a Graduate from Law school |
| Responsibilities: |
To provide advise to Canines with
a Cause board of Directors on legal issues.
If
interested, contact us |
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Grant Writing/Fundraising
Expert |
| Hours: |
3 h. per month approximately |
| Requirements: |
Background experienced in grant
writing and organizing fundraising campaigns. Already familiar
with details requiring attention in organizing large events.
Must be a positive, enthusiastic and energetic person |
| Responsibilities: |
To assist during grant writing projects
and to help organize small to large fundraising events for
Canines with a Cause throughout the year.
If
interested, contact us |
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Web Programmer |
| Hours: |
On occasion to set up web tools for our website |
| Requirements: |
Experience in setting up secure
online transaction system |
| Responsibilities: |
To set up a secure online donation
system; online purchasing of promotional products and online
survey.
If
interested, contact us |
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Media/Publicity/Communications
Expert |
| Hours: |
On occasional basis through out the
year |
| Requirements: |
Experience in media protocol. Good
diplomacy in dealing with public and media. Good communication
skills. |
| Responsibilities: |
To represent the organization and
its values when dealing with the media and public. To help
promote the need for support for our cause.
If
interested, contact us |
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Printing
Process Expert |
| Hours: |
On occasional basis through out the
year |
| Requirements: |
Experience in layout and printing
protocol and file settings as well as print proofing jobs.
Experience in professional print services. |
| Responsibilities: |
To assist in the preparation and
layout of printing material for Canines with a Cause such
as Fundraising Calendar, Cards, Bookmarks, Brochure, etc.
If
interested, contact us |
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Multimedia
&/or Video Producer |
| Hours: |
On occasional basis through out the
year |
| Requirements: |
Experience in setting up digital interactive presentations,
knowledge in proper file arrangement when creating CD with
presentation, CD burning, etc.
Experience in Video editing and producing.
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| Responsibilities: |
To help prepare and organize promotional
material in form of CD or Video (10-15 min) for distribution
to interested individuals, groups, companies, and potential
sponsors. Also to be shown during information/awareness sessions.
If
interested, contact us |
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Public speaker
for community awareness |
| Hours: |
1 h. per month (or more if interested) |
| Requirements: |
Charismatic individual with experience
with speaking to the public and large groups. Willing to learn
about Service Dogs and keen on creating awareness around the
community on what Service Dogs are about and the benefits
they bring to their partner. |
| Responsibilities: |
To arrange presentations to groups,
companies and/or potential sponsors in the community regarding
the following:
- what Service dogs are and their
benefits
- what Canines with a Cause is about
- how mobility assistance dogs are
trained
- how to apply for our services
- how to help Canines with a Cause
Presentations would be followed by a short video clip of
Service Dogs in training and working.
If
interested, contact us
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Sewing |
| Hours: |
On occasional basis through out the
year |
| Requirements: |
Experience in sewing material in some cases thick.
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| Responsibilities: |
To sew puppy capes and full grown dog capes. To sew cooling
vest for Service Dogs for summer time. Also help design
and sew "graduation doggie hats". Sew for projects
to make doggie blanquets, dog coats/vests etc.
If
interested, contact us
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Puppyraiser |
| Hours: |
Commitment of approximately 12 to 18 months
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Requirements:
Click here to read more about
it.
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- Puppyraiser must be over 18 years
old
- Be available to care for the
puppy during the day
- Live in a home with access to
a fenced backyard in the Ottawa area
- If living with family, have the
rest of the family members' support
- Have transportation means to
attend regular puppy classes and obedience classes on
a weekly basis
- Socialize the puppy with other
safe dogs, people, and situations
- Bring the puppy in public areas
such as public transportation, malls, offices, restaurants,
etc.
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| Responsibilities: |
This is a very intensive and rewarding
job. To provide quality care for the puppy from approximately
8-weeks of age until the dog is ready to enter the advanced
training program which is approximately at 18 months of
age.
Click here to apply online to become a CWAC Puppy Raiser
If you require more information,
contact
us and we will provide
you with more details on this very intensive and rewarding
job.
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Foster Caregiver |
| Hours: |
Commitment from 6 months to 1 year |
Requirements:
Click here to read
more about it. |
- Foster Caregiver must be over
18 years old
- Be available to care for the
Assistance Dog in-training during the day
- Live in a home with access to
a fenced backyard in the Ottawa area
- If living with family, have the
rest of the family members' support
- Have transportation means to
attend regular training sessions on a weekly basis
- Be willing to do daily training
with the CWAC dog as recommended by our trainer/s
- Socialize the dog with other
safe dogs, people, and situations
- Bring the CWAC dog in public
areas regularly such as public transportation, malls,
offices, restaurants, etc.
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| Responsibilities: |
This is a very intensive and rewarding
job. To provide quality care for the CWAC dog in advanced
training period from approximately 6 months to 1 year, the
dog undergoes a specialized advanced training program which
requires hands on training exercises from the CWAC Foster
caregivers. Read
more about it.
To apply, click
here to download the application form (Acrobat File
- 87 Kb). Print the form (approximately 22 pages long),
fill it and send it to the following address:
Canines with a Cause
25 Trevor Cres
Ottawa ON K2H 6H7
If you require more information,
contact
us and we will provide
you with more details on this very intensive and rewarding
job.
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Drivers |
| Hours: |
It can vary |
Requirements:
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- Have means of transportation
- Have vehicled insured
- Have a clean and current Ontario
Drivers License
- Live in Ottawa
- Provide bathing & grooming
services (if possible, able to pick up CWAC puppy / dog
at puppy raisers house)
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| Responsibilities: |
Occasional Volunteer drivers:
All driving requirements would be in Ottawa-Carleton area.
Driving requirements would be on occasion as per needed
basis such as picking up and dropping off of one of the
puppies/dogs in our program, or their dog food, bringing
equipment and/or documents related to the organization
Please contact
us to obtain more information
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| Volunteer
Position: |
Assisting
during fundraising activities |
| Hours: |
When available / during preparation of fundraisers
and/or during the actual fundraising event |
| Requirements: |
Interest in helping CWAC |
| Responsibilities: |
To provide assistance to Canines
with a Cause fundraiser organizers.
If
interested, contact us |
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